“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” —A. J. Finn

Zig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 New York Times bestselling thriller The Escape Artist.

What’s the one secret no one knows about you?

Archie Mint has a secret. He’s led a charmed life—he’s got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he’s killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint’s been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined.

While working on Mint’s body before his funeral, mortician “Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint’s former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig’s life—so he knows better than most that she’s as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning.

Following Nola’s trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government’s most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself.

Trouble always finds her…

She’s the lightning rod.

The Lightning Rod: A Zig & Nola Novel (Escape Artist, 2) is an exciting book by Brad Meltzer that is perfect for fans of mystery and suspense. This book is part of the Zig & Nola Novel series and follows the adventures of the two main characters as they try to solve a thrilling mystery. With multiple title variations, including The Lightning Rod, The Lightning Rod: A Zig & Nola Novel, and The Lightning Rod : A Zig and Nola Novel by Brad Meltzer, this book is sure to capture the attention of readers who enjoy fast-paced and engaging stories. The Lightning Rod is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery.